Agent Provocateur
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7961 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

stephy s. writes: You know that expression..."the elephant in the room"

You know, when there is something looming or awkward in the air that needs to be addressed. Well, today, I was the elephant and it sucked. :(

Fact is, it's rare when I feel like a really "big" girl.…

Rust Salon
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

646 N Fuller Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Kate E. writes: Well, all I can say is FINALLY.  Anyone who is familiar with my Yelps knows that I have been having a hell of a time finding a solid, dependable, fun, caring, creative, reasonable stylist.  I've kicked through three other salons in the last two…

Table 8
Neighborhood: West Hollywood, Mid-City West

7661 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Patrick T. writes: As we entered into the room our eyes took a moment to adjust, our pulse slightly accelerating in anticipation as we saw the dim but warmly lit room, leather accessories, and freshly laid linens.  After some chatting about life going through the…

Cafe Stella
Neighborhood: Silver Lake

3932 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Lara H. writes: Nestled at the hub of the Sunset Junction, this cozy French bistro makes Los Angeles seem like paradise. With a dozen dimly lit tables in the courtyard and charm reminiscent of a Parisian sidewalk cafe, Cafe Stella is as quintessential French as…

Sushi-Gen
Neighborhood: Downtown

422 E 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

michelle b. writes: This is the BEST sushi in LA, i mean BEST!

Fish is fresh and quality is best.

Fatty tuna is amazing dilicious, and goes really well with plum wine, too bad that we have to wait 1 hour for the sushi bar.

Meltdown Comics & Collectibles
Neighborhood: Hollywood

7522 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Chris R. writes: The best comic shop in the US.  I don't care if you're a fanboy supreme who sent death threats to Ron Marz when Hal Jordan became Parallax, an indie snob who thinks Joe Matt is God, or an anime nut who actually enjoys J-Pop: this store has got ya…

Griffith Park
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

4730 Crystal Springs Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90027

WAFFLES H. writes: All together now... GRAY-PEA-SU-PAK, this is how my korean parents say it and until the age of 13 or so, thats what i thought this park was called.... kind of like, bah-lahn-da is really veranda.

so a cool 70 degrees on January 1, 2008 and its been…

Sunset Ranch Hollywood Stables
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

3400 N Beachwood Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90068

Logan The H. writes: First, let me advise any visitor to Sunset Ranch to bring handiwipes.  I'll get to why later, but TRUST me.  You will thank me for it.

This is a great place for first-time riders - if you've got visitors, a date. or just friends you want to expose to…

Musha Restaurant
Neighborhood: Santa Monica

424 Wilshire Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Ken N. writes: My favorite thing in the world is to travel.  My second favorite thing is to eat something I've never had before.  Musha makes you feel a little bit like you've traveled - everything is tight, compact, but clean and off enough to give you that…

Jin Patisserie
Neighborhood: Venice

1202 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291

christine l. writes: Despite me getting caught with a parking ticket ($55), wasting time with a friend, and missing the earthquake, I was finally able to visit a place where I could say happily and proudly, "I've been there,".

The weather was gorgeous, no one seemed to…

Hotel Cafe
Neighborhood: Hollywood

1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Jacqueline Q. writes: I went on "hapa" night...lol.  Marie Digby, Meiko, Priscilla Ahn and some other non-hapa...I think.

Very good acoustics, very intimate facility...infact they don't let very many people inside...kinda odd.  The drinks are weaksauce, take the advice…

Diddy Riese Cookies
Neighborhood: Westwood

926 Broxton Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024

yuki t. writes: delicious!  and cheap!  life doesn't get much better.  if you are anywhere in the west la area, then you should definitely stop by!  try the snicker doodles.. they are life changing.  the chocolate chip cookie dough is also amazing... i might just…

The Troubadour
Neighborhood: West Hollywood

9081 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

stephy s. writes: Oh if I only had a dollar for every show, hangover, terrible pickup line, potential bar brawl with a girl in a short skirt, bathroom smack down, running into an ex, what do you mean I can't have another drink, sucky band, brilliant band, waste of…

Rose Bowl
Neighborhood: Pasadena

1001 Rose Bowl Dr
Pasadena, CA 91103

Ti B. writes: Haven't actually seen the Rose Bowl from the inside, but do I adore the 3 mile trail around it.

I decided it was time to take control of the browies and cookies, and Asian spare ribs and sushi, and Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles, and BBQ ribs, and…

Los Angeles County Museum of Art - LACMA
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

5905 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Arnab M. writes: This museum is so interesting, because it is as though there are 5 museums in one. There are separate buildings with different exhibits and  SO much variety! I loved the Japanese art one, as well as the Phantom Sightings exhibit. I was here on Friday…

Tokyo 7-7 Coffee Shop

3839 Main St
Ste B
Culver City, CA 90232

stephy s. writes: Oh how I love a good hole in the wall.

Oh jeez, that could be taken so many wrong ways. What I mean is, the little mom and pop, the little restaurants that could and the places that are often not much bigger than a breadbox, but are so full of charm…

Japanese American National Museum
Neighborhood: Downtown

100 N Central Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012

lorree s. writes: There is something about this museum that makes me want to become more involved with my heritage. I am 100% Japanese American, fourth generation. I grew up eating a little non-fishy sushi, burgers, pizza and spaghetti. I wish I had a better memory…

Skylight Books
Neighborhood: Griffith Park/Los Feliz

1818 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

stephy s. writes: Bookstores and me are kinda like cake to a kid at fat camp. I friggen LOVE EM! And when I am tooling around hipster lane, I often try to get to my destination a little early so I can run over to Skylight and peruse the books and breathe in the smells…

So Kong Dong

2716 W Olympic Blvd
Ste 104
Los Angeles, CA 90006

Mike L. writes: Single guys can be the most hilarious people in the world. It's their schtick for conversation openers that can be funny.

One of our guest in our table claimed to the ladies (only to the ladies) in that he can tell if the woman is "ovulating". In my…

Barney's New York
Neighborhood: Beverly Hills

9570 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90212

Kristina R. writes: Oh gawd.  I want to live in Barney's, and wreak havoc in all of the various departments of fabulousness...especially the handbags and belts and shoes departments.  I have a fetish.  It's a sickness.  Don't ask.
 
Oooh, it'll be just like one of those…

Black Market

2023 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025

Jaye C. writes: Not cheap. Which means if I buy more than two pieces, I will be negative $350+ on my cc, and sacrifice not eating for the remainder of my vacation in LA.

RVCA (men and women), Artful Dodger, Fred Segal, Grn Apple Tree, Modern Amusement, Evisu, and a…

Merkato Ethiopian Restaurant & Market

1036 1/2 S Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90019

reg t. writes: If you like a spicy variety of veggies, you will love Merkato.  Perhaps the best of the fairfax "little Ethiopa" block. (to be fair, the various menus are pretty similar ...)

When ordering, skip any appetizers...they are simply pieces of injera with…

St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store
Neighborhood: Lincoln Heights

210 N Ave 21
Los Angeles, CA 90031

Jenn L. writes: STRAIGHT UP THIRFT STORE SHOPPING HEAVEN!!!!! and if you are a vintage/thrift shopper you know you gotta hunt, the stores are usually not plush or well-organized, and if you find something you like - jump on it like hyenas attacking a wounded…

Pulp
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

456 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

stephy s. writes: I love the PULP stores, but this was the first one I ever went to and so, I will yelp this one :)

I needed a card for a dear friend of mine and after hitting the drugstores and a few Hallmarky Mark places, I just wasn't finding anything that really…

Napa Rose at Grand Californian

1600 S. Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92802

Vincent T. writes: The Rose of Napa blooms in my ass.
(Smell it, smell it, now take it.  That's for you.  -Zohan)

The food's pretty good, the wine's good.  But together?  Yeah, perhaps not so much.

This last visit to Napa Rose was pretty much a disappointment, either that…

The Chalet
Neighborhood: Eagle Rock

1630 Colorado Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90041

Maral A. writes: *****Update 6/26/2007*****

Yet another Tuesday at good-ole-Chalet.

Notable thingies...Colleene who is sweet as pie and darned funny, has tennis elbow, this means she pours a mean drink!! Oh and don't forget to check out home girls cleavage.(I have a…

Groundwork Coffee Company

671 Rose Ave
Venice, CA 90291

Jennifer L. writes: Fun place to visit.  As soon as I walk in I feel the stress of the day melt away.  I know that soon my taste-buds will be delivered a kick of amazing coffee with the added benefit of caffeine.  And I feel as though there are no judgments here.  The…

Bordello
Neighborhood: Downtown

901 E 1st St
Los Angeles, CA 90012

fran d. writes: BOOBS!

the great summoners. wars have been fought over them. extensive dissertations have been written. whole scores of industries based for them exist. there is no power out there that comes even close to the power of boobs .

nuclear power? nope.
the…

Mani-Kir Royale
Neighborhood: North Hollywood

11008 Magnolia Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91617

stephy s. writes: Attention night owls, massage hounds, alkeeholics, pamper queens, men or women who love nice toes, fingers, facials and rubdowns, there is a great new place in the Valley and it is THE place to go!

It's called Mani-Kir Royale and if the name rings a…

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: El Segundo

Plaza El Segundo
760 S. Sepulveda Blvd
El Segundo, CA 90245

Cidne W. writes: They had me at the collards in the hot food section.

Now I have to figure out how to rescue the sistah that is tied up in the back making the shit.  Its gotta be!  With that out of the way, let's get down to business:

More than just a grocery store,…

Hows Market
Neighborhood: North Hollywood

5300 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601

Richard C. writes: I've got some huevos!!!

After all the hoopla I read regarding How's Market here on Yelp, I decided to take a trip down to the place and check out things for myself.  I wanted to get a personal feel for everything that was touted regarding the new…

Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden

1250 N Bellflower Blvd
Long Beach, CA 90899

Linn H. writes: Why you should come here:

1. king-sized Koi fishes! feed them for only 25 cents, they're hungry!
2. lotus blossoms floating gently in the pond, ponder their beauty as you relax
3. sit down and let your mind float at the Zen rock garden
4. photo ops of…

Delilah Bakery
Neighborhood: Echo Park

1665 Echo Park Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Preston P. writes: I jumped out of bed this morning (read: afternoon) screaming "I want mac and cheese!"  To which my cat replied, "What on earth are you doing jumping out of bed?  You almost stepped on me, you big oaf!"  Or, as he prefers to say it, "Meow."  

So I put…

The Izaka-ya by Katsu-ya
Neighborhood: Mid-City West

8420 W 3rd St
Los Angeles, CA 90048

stephy s. writes: Going to dinner with an ex is often a weird thing, especially if this is the first official civil meal after the relationship's demise, BUT, there's nothing like adding some tasty sushi and a few yummy sakes to the equation to help create an…

Ohm Salon
Neighborhood: Venice

1629 Abbot Kinney Blvd
Venice, CA 90291

blackbird e. writes: Ohm is in a cute, laid-back, light-filled bungalow on Abbot Kinney and has great photography on the walls by a local photographer, all for sale.

For years, I compromised with an okay haircut, because I was more afraid of the terrible haircut.  One day…

49'rs Tavern

5660 E Pacific Coast Hwy
Ste B
Long Beach, CA 90814

Vincent T. writes: The problem with eating healthy and getting your recommended 5 to 9 servings of fruit and vegetables each day lately is that your stomach tends to rebel when you decide to wolf down a bag of potato chips followed by a Redneck-Mother-Burger with bacon…